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2014 Infiniti QX70

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 QX70.

Body SUV

The 2014 Infiniti QX70 is a mid-size luxury SUV, with service documentation specifying a 5.2-quart engine oil capacity filled to 5W-30 API viscosity. This model year carries a relatively contained reliability profile, recording five owner complaints overall, one recall, and seat-related issues topping the complaint categories. Within the 2014–2017 complaint history for the nameplate, the 2014 figure of five sits between the 2015 peak of eight complaints and the 2016 low of just one, placing it in the middle of the line's early-year pattern. For a researcher, that positioning offers a useful baseline against which to track how the QX70's complaint volume evolved across its first four model years.

Model year2017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 582 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 582 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTAILOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A alt 1520865F0E
Engine air filter1654630P00
Spark plug22401JK01D alt 22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288903WU0A alt 288903EV6A
Serpentine belt119501CA0B alt 11720EY00A
Thermostat212001LA1A alt 110621CA1A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A alt B72771CA1B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length191.3 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase113.8 in
Curb weight4321 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the QX70 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2014 3.7
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20143.7 3.7L V66.10 sec14.60 sec325 hpRWD
2017Limited 3.7 3.7L V66.00 sec14.50 sec325 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.2 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.7
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.8 Pints
Differential Gear OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts21 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub92 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub74-77 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub74-77 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Ignition Timing10, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance5 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm
Ignition Timing17, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Cranking Performance582 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test27 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief17-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)51.0 psi
Engine Compression242-341 PSI. 14 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression242

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket53 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle122 ft-lbs / 116 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0021 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.181 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.122 in / 0.709 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.0 ft lbs., Step 2: 4.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 8.01 ft lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 8.01 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
121 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 18 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9021 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
121 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 18 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9021 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., step 2: 9033 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1116 ft. lbs., step 2: 90116 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 12.00 mm from thread end and point B = 55.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.18 mm use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
275 degrees75 degrees
3Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
430.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
565 degrees65 degrees
665 degrees65 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 11.00 mm from thread end and point B = 48.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 0.18 mm use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

177.0 ft. lbs.77 ft. lbs
2Loosen bolts 360 degrees in reverse order360 degrees
330.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
495 degrees95 degrees
595 degrees95 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
15 ft. lbs., step 2: 19 ft. lbs., step 3: intake collector: 85 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9026 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1040 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Infiniti QX70 logged five consumer complaints, one recall, and 109 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), positioning it at the high end of the generation’s complaint volume; 2015 saw a slight increase to eight complaints, while 2016 dropped dramatically to just one and 2017 remained modest at seven. Recall activity was low throughout, with only a single recall in both 2014 and 2015 and none thereafter, indicating no persistent safety‑related defect across the model years. The TSB count follows a steady downward trend—from 109 in 2014 to 74 by 2017—suggesting that Nissan addressed many known service issues over time. The 2014 complaints were spread across four categories (Seats, Fuel/Propulsion System, Visibility/Wiper, Air Bags), each with a single report, and there were no crash‑ or fire‑related complaints, implying no severe systemic problem for that year. Overall, 2014 sits near the peak of complaint activity but does not exhibit elevated recall or safety concerns, making it a reasonably acceptable year to purchase provided the buyer verifies that any TSB‑related fixes have been performed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
109
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Seats1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Visibility/Wiper1
Air Bags1
Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V683000Fuel System, GasolineReported 28/11/2014

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Nissan Juke, 2012-2013 Infiniti M56, QX56, and 2014-2015 Infiniti Q70 (V8 engine vehicles only), and QX80 vehicles. The fuel pressure sensors… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the fuel pressure sensors free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 109 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
ITB09-063C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
ITB10-029C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…
ITB13-052E2024-05-20Electrical SystemINTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB13-006D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
ITB17-009H2024-04-29Visibility/WiperWINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 QX70 take?

5.2 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 QX70 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.